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Monterey Jack vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Monterey Jack and Garden asparagus?

  • Monterey Jack is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, yet Garden asparagus is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Monterey Jack's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 95% higher.
  • Garden asparagus contains less Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, monterey and Asparagus, raw types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +3008.3%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +753.8%
Contains more Zinc +455.6%
Contains more Selenium +530.4%
Contains more Iron +197.2%
Contains more Potassium +149.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +490.6%
Contains more Manganese +1336.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Calcium +3008.3%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +753.8%
Contains more Zinc +455.6%
Contains more Selenium +530.4%
Contains more Iron +197.2%
Contains more Potassium +149.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +490.6%
Contains more Manganese +1336.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +334.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +853.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +951.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.2%
Contains more Folate +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1564%
Equal in Vitamin A - 756
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 6% 18% 0% 4% 90% 2% 13% 19% 14% 104% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +334.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +853.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +951.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.2%
Contains more Folate +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1564%
Equal in Vitamin A - 756

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1012.7%
Contains more Fats +25133.3%
Contains more Other +512.1%
Contains more Carbs +470.6%
Contains more Water +127.3%
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +1012.7%
Contains more Fats +25133.3%
Contains more Other +512.1%
Contains more Carbs +470.6%
Contains more Water +127.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1698%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1698%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Monterey Jack Garden asparagus
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monterey Jack Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 1.78g Garden asparagus
Protein 24.48g 2.2g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 0.12g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 3.88g Garden asparagus
Calories 373kcal 20kcal Monterey Jack
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 0.5g 1.88g Monterey Jack
Fiber 0g 2.1g Garden asparagus
Calcium 746mg 24mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.72mg 2.14mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 27mg 14mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 444mg 52mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 81mg 202mg Garden asparagus
Sodium 600mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 3mg 0.54mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.032mg 0.189mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.011mg 0.158mg Garden asparagus
Selenium 14.5µg 2.3µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin A 769IU 756IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 38µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin E 0.26mg 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.143mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.141mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.978mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.274mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.091mg Garden asparagus
Folate 18µg 52µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin K 2.5µg 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.315mg 0.027mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg 0.084mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg 0.075mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg 0.128mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg 0.104mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg 0.031mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg 0.075mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg 0.115mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg 0.049mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 19.066g 0.04g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 0g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 0.05g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Monterey Jack Garden asparagus
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Monterey Jack
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 598mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.026g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/nutrients
  2. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.